On April 26, the “Mercado Libre presents: Franco Colapinto Road Show Buenos Aires 2026” where Pilar’s driver will drive the 2012 E20 Formula 1 car, powered by a Renault V8 engine, with the team’s complete branding BWT Alpine Formula One Team, marking the first time in 14 years that a Formula 1 car circulates in the City of Buenos Aires.
In the process, Franco Colapinto He will become the first Argentine to drive a top-class car on the streets of Buenos Aires, marking a unique moment for international motorsports and for the enjoyment of the country’s passionate fans. “Driving a Formula 1 car at home will be one of the most special moments of my life. It is my way of giving back, even if just a little, all the support and affection that I received from a very young age, which drives me every day to continue dreaming of achieving all my goals in my career,” highlighted the racer.
“Every message, every flag and every breath were always present. This is for all of you, to enjoy this special moment together,” the driver concluded. The event seeks to position the country’s capital on the global map of experiences linked to Formula 1, bringing Argentine fans closer to a discipline that is currently going through one of its greatest growths worldwide.
The stage of the circuit has been defined on Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Sarmiento, transforming into a 2 km street circuit, where two official show runs will be held, being the culminating point of the day. The event sponsored by Mercado Libre will have a very varied proposal of sectors to experience the event, including an open and free sector.
Also exclusive sectors for sale, including Fan Zone, Grandstands and Hospitality with differentiated access and unique views of the track. In the Fan Zone there will be entertainment proposals, brand activations and interactive spaces and in the Hospitality space it will also offer Garage Tours with access to Boxes.
The organization highlighted that “this initiative reaffirms the commitment of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, “the most beautiful in the world” to the promotion of sporting events of international scope and consolidates its position as the World Sports Capital, in addition to projecting it as a strategic center of culture, entertainment and major global events. The sporting spectacle will be broadcast by ESPN and Disney+ Plan Premium*, official media partners of the event.
by RN
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